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Mathura court sentences three to life in 2019 minor gang rape case
A Mathura court found Ravi, Pankaj and Ramu guilty of kidnapping, gang rape and related POCSO offences in the 2019 case involving a minor. Neeraj and Aqib were convicted of kidnapping and POCSO offences, with sentencing following in May 2026.
Why It Matters
The verdict addresses a high-profile crime involving a minor and demonstrates judicial action in offenses against children.
Timeline
5 Events
Sentencing orders issued
May 8, 2026
The court sentenced Ravi, Ramu and Pankaj to life imprisonment, while Neeraj and Aqib were awarded 20 years’ imprisonment along with monetary penalties.
Guilty verdict on key accused
May 7, 2026
On May 7, 2026, Brijesh Kumar held Ravi, Pankaj and Ramu guilty of kidnapping, gang rape and offences under the POCSO Act, while Neeraj and Aqib were convicted of kidnapping and related POCSO offences.
Charges framed against accused
March 2, 2021
Charges were framed against Ravi, Aqib, Pankaj, Ramu and Neeraj on March 2, 2021, in relation to kidnapping, gang rape and POCSO offences.
Cognisance of chargesheet taken
January 30, 2020
The court took cognisance of the chargesheet on January 30, 2020, in the case involving the accused Ravi, Aqib, Pankaj, Ramu and Neeraj.
Complaint filed and case registered in 2019 minor gang-rape case
December 3, 2019
The father of the 16-year-old victim filed a complaint at Kosi Kalan Police Station on December 3, 2019, alleging that Neeraj intercepted the girl, took her to her house, administered an intoxicating drink, and that the girl was later found unconscious in a car near a hotel in the Chhata area of Mathura. The case was registered against Ravi, Aqib, Pankaj, Ramu and Neeraj under IPC sections 363 and 376D and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) sections 5/6 and 16/17.